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340138 VO Lingua-franca communication and Global English (2011W)
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First class: October 12, 2011
Details
max. 1000 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 25.01.2012
- Tuesday 06.03.2012
- Tuesday 24.04.2012
- Tuesday 24.04.2012 09:00 - 09:45 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 12.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 19.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 09.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 16.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 23.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 07.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 14.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 11.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 18.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 25.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Exploration of English as a global lingua franca in various fields such as business, science, and diplomacy: historical development; varieties; the role of economic and political power; global culture and cultural identity; the pros and cons of having a global language; challenges of lingua franca communication (misunderstandings, misconceptions, superiority, etc.)
Assessment and permitted materials
End-of-semester exam (multiple choice); exam in English.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To introduce students to important concepts regarding lingua franca communication and English as a global language; to raise students awareness of the importance of being able to apply English as a lingua franca; to highlight special issues that might arise when using English as a lingua franca; to accustom students to listening to theoretical concepts and practical examples in English.
Examination topics
Lecture and presentation of contents; real-life examples (listening and reading examples, dialogues, situations); discussion of contents and examples. Course held in English.
Reading list
To be announced in class.
Association in the course directory
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